"In 1911, the children of Brooklyn took home to read from the Public Library a million and a half books, indicating a strong engagement with library resources."
"In 1929, a committee proposed George Washington's portrait for the new $1 bill, emphasizing his iconic status and familiarity among the American public."
In 1912, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported that the Brooklyn library system circulated more children's books than all but the New York Public Library, with a circulation of 1.5 million books in 1911. The city allocated about $16,300 for new children's books that year, down from nearly $26,000 the previous year. Librarians from around the world visit Brooklyn's children's rooms. In 1929, the Eagle reported on the introduction of new U.S. currency, highlighting a committee's decision to feature George Washington's portrait on the $1 bill, acknowledging his prominence in American history.
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